Professional Painting Roseville, MN

Helpful Tips

Interior House Painting

The best part of hiring an interior painting contractor is that we do the work for you! There are, however, prep tips that will make your interior home painting service run smoothly.

Move accessories that can be easily damaged. Angelus is insured, licensed, and professional, and while I don’t want to damage your treasured family heirloom, accidents can happen. Be proactive and move valuables into another room temporarily.

Remove curtains and drapes if it’s easy enough to do. While I can cover them, sometimes it is just best to have an empty canvas.

Make sure windows can easily be unlocked and opened.

Crate or block pets from entering the rooms being painted. This is not only to prevent pet hair or smudges from occurring, but also to ensure your pets are safe!

Interior Paint Safety - One of the best interior house painting tips is knowing what to expect from a professional painting company.We have a safety culture, which means that we respect our customers and their homes. It also means we have strict guidelines for what is acceptable to bring into a home or commercial job site.I will discuss all the necessary details, but here are some of the highlights:

I only use painting products that are safe for personal and commercial use.

Angelus is insured.

Angelus offers a 1 year warranty on all work performed.

When I arrive at your door, I am ready to work and bring the appropriate tools and equipment.

At the end of each work day, I will clean up and take tools that could be dangerous to you and your family with me.

Following your interior house painting service, I will double inspect my work, identify areas for touch ups, and also walk you through the work performed as well.

Lets get started on your interior painting project today? Contact me at 651-261-3124 for a free house painting estimate today!

Exterior House Painting

You can make our prep work go quickly and smoothly by doing some prep of your own. The following is a helpful checklist to follow to ensure your home’s exterior is ready for work.

Trim back landscaping which allows me close access to siding and trim.

Make sure water spigots are in good working order for power washing.

Ensure exterior electrical outlets work, for use with any necessary power tools (saws, sanders, etc).

Designate a safe area where I can leave work equipment such as ladders and more. I wish not to cause you any inconvenience during the process, and my equipment will not harm your grass.

Coordinate your painting plans with other potential trades people you employ. Reschedule lawn service and turn off sprinklers while your house is being painted.

Make your final color selection before the painting project begins. I can help you choose colors in advance if you'd like.

Close your windows on power washing days.

Unlock your front door and windows on the days they are painted—it is necessary to open and shut them for a thorough job.

Remember that the front door must be open all day, and maybe part of the evening, on the day it is painted. Prepare to have your house secured some other way.

When your exterior home painting project from Angelus is finished, it will last for years to come. While the paint will last, here are other ways to keep your other exterior elements looking great:

Once a year, check the caulk around windows, door frames and trim to ensure nothing is cracked. Typically, freshly applied caulk lasts 3-5 years.

If you have an area on your home’s siding that is prone to mold, mildew or salt, be sure to clean it frequently with a stiff brush and power wash with a solution that contains a bleach additive.

Even though nature provides us with so much, that doesn't mean birds or insects should build a nest on your newly painted home or building. Take care to remove these as it can stain your siding, among other issues.

Brick is known for being low maintenance, but if your brick doesn't look good next to your freshly painted siding, it can be a turn-off. Maintain brick by clearing weep holes filled with debris and power wash brick once a year.

Cut ivy or other vines from growing on your home to prevent damage and reduce humidity damage.

Painting your home is an investment. Take great care of it before and after painting for a quality that lasts. When you hire me on to perform your exterior home painting, I will take care of the step between the “before” and “after” to give you amazing results.Contact me today to setup a free exterior home painting estimate.

Exterior Paint Recommendations - Choosing an exterior paint color is a decision that adds beauty and curb appeal to your home. It’s also one you'll live with for 7-10 years, so you’ll want to make sure you are comfortable with your pick before and after the paint dries.I am prepared to help you select your exterior paint color or solid stain. At your request, I can provide you with popular and architectural-based color palette materials from top paint manufacturers such as Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and Behr. For a fee I can also accompany you to your local hardware or paint store to help select samples and test them. Since paint chips are manufactured with ink, not paint, the true color may look significantly different on large outdoor surfaces. It is recommend painting at least a 1 ft - 2 ft test spot of paint on the exterior of your home for an accurate analysis.Consider the Light - The appearance of a color’s hue or vibrancy may alter at higher and lower light levels. Be sure to view your test spot both day and night, and in different types of daylight (sunny, cloudy).To help you narrow your selection at the paint store, consider the direction your house faces. If your house faces north, the color will look cooler, while a Southern exposure warms the color because of the higher amount of UV light.Another consideration is how quickly the paint may fade due to your home’s sun exposure. While my painting techniques are designed to give you the longest-lasting color possible, some colors simply fade more quickly than others. Those include the following:

Reds

Blues

Greens

Yellows

To lessen the effects of fading too quickly, choose earth-tone colors like browns or tans.Initial Steps to Exterior Paint Selection - It’s important to first evaluate the things you can’t change, so you can pick a paint color that work harmoniously with them:

Regulations of your homeowner’s association, such as a requirement for prior approval, or predetermined color palette options

The unpainted material of your home’s exterior, such as brick and stone

How your landscaping complements the exterior surfaces of your home

Tried and True Advice on Exterior Painting - While I won’t pick your colors for you, I can and will share some time-tested exterior paint principles to help with the decision making process:

Lighter colors make a home seem larger

The front door is the hood ornament of a house, and deserves special color consideration

Pick a prominent accent color to highlight a unique beautiful design element of your home

Dark cherry reds and bright yellows tend to fade quickly. It is good practice to reserve these colors as accent or interior paint

Selling Your Home? When it comes to selling your home, think about painting from the top-down. One of the first items a potential home buyer will look at will be the roof. Make sure whichever paint color you choose coordinates with the roof. With a solid first impression, you create an interested buyer.Some popular exterior home colors include the following:

White: Makes your home look larger and has a clean, classic look.

Beige: Sound boring? Your trim color selection can make a beige house sing.

Blue: If you go too dark, it can scare buyers away, while lighter shades often have a sophisticated effect.